Oct 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Alex Caruso got a standing ovation from the United Center fans during a first quarter timeout — not an unusual occurrence over the last three years. Except this time, Caruso was on the visiting bench with his new team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Chicago Bulls 122-95 to the Thunder serves as a reminder of how much of an impact Caruso had on the Bulls success on the defensive end.
Just as the Bulls offensive identity resembled DeMar DeRozan's strengths over the past three seasons, the same is true for the team's defensive identity leaning into Caruso's strengths. As they embark on their first season without him, the Bulls must ...
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